Pilgrims praise Saudi Arabia’s services at Prophet’s Mosque
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Pilgrims praise Saudi Arabia’s services at Prophet’s Mosque
The total number of Umrah performers and visitors who arrived in Madinah through air, land and sea ports during the first quarter of the year. (SPA/File)
Pilgrims praise Saudi Arabia’s services at Prophet’s Mosque
Updated 30 October 2022
SPA
MADINAH: A group of visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah praised the Kingdom’s efforts to ensure pilgrims perform Umrah rituals with ease.
Integrated services and concern for visitors confirm the Saudi government’s keenness to deliver maximum comfort for pilgrims, visitors told the Saudi Press Agency.
Jassim Mohammed Khalil from Iraq said that what he saw on his way to perform prayers in the mosque reflected the bright image of the organization and the interest in serving visitors.
Taher Issa from Algeria said that the Kingdom has provided services and facilities that allow visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque to perform their rituals with comfort, reassurance and safety.
Iman Mahdi from Iraq praised the efforts of security personnel and workers in the mosque, while Mohammed Ali from Pakistan said that the Kingdom is making great efforts to provide services and facilities to pilgrims.
The total number of Umrah performers and visitors who arrived in Madinah through air, land and sea ports during the first quarter of the year and since the outset of the Umrah season reached 1,486,880.
According to a report by the undersecretariat of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for visitor affairs in Madinah, the leading Umrah performers in Madinah in terms of nationality are: Indonesia with 449,696 pilgrims, followed by Pakistan with 287,793, India with 189,052, Iraq with 122,557 and Bangladesh with 76,946.
International brands turn to Riyadh to expand cooperation
Capital cements role as hub at World Defense Show
Updated 49 min 27 sec ago
Rahaf Jambi
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's capital is cementing its role as a rising hub in the global defense industry, and the World Defense Show has attracted international brands eager to showcase advanced technologies and expand partnerships in the Kingdom and beyond.
Held under the patronage of the Saudi leadership, the show — which runs until Feb. 12 — has brought together defense manufacturers, technology innovators and government representatives from around the world.
Arab News spoke to several international exhibitors who underscored the show’s growing importance as a gateway to pursue regional and global cooperation.
Among the returning participants is Passtech Machine Tools, represented by Syed Zahid, its sales manager.
Passtech Machine Tools is participating in the World Defense Show in Riyadh for the third time, says sales manager Syed Zahid. (AN photo by Rahaf Jambi)
The company collaborates with various international brands, providing tools, machines and gauges, including advanced CNC (computer numerical control) machinery from South Korea.
For Zahid, WDS has proved to be a strategic platform, and he said: “This is our third time. We see it as very, very useful.”
From China, Jihua Group Co. Ltd. showcases advanced navigation devices and integrated systems. Peter Wang, its senior product manager, expressed optimism about expanding cooperation.
At the company’s booth, Arab News was introduced to several technologies, including what Wang described as a “true-color navigation device.”
Highlighting a wearable system, Wang said it was designed to enhance mobility and operational efficiency.
Jihua Group Co. Ltd. of China, another participant in WDS Riyadh, showcased advanced navigation devices and integrated systems. (AN photo by Rahaf Jambi)
He emphasized the diversity of visitors and the potential for cross-border cooperation, and added: “I meet different countries’ customers here. I’m very happy and I want to get some opportunities for cooperation.”
Turkiye is also represented at the event. Masttech, which is attending WDS for the first time, is showcasing its products for visitors.
Deputy General Manager Sitki Tuzun said: “We are here to show all our products. We are producing electromechanical, mechanical and pneumatic mast systems here.”
While the company does not yet have Saudi clients, Tuzun made it clear that the show was a strategic leap toward entering the market.
“We are here for connection and new business cooperation,” he said.
First-time WDS participant Masttech hopes to capture a portion of the Saudi defense market soon. (AN photo by Rahaf Jambi)
The World Defense Show has demonstrated its increasing influence as a platform from which global brands meet regional opportunity.
Beyond static displays, the show serves as a dynamic networking arena, connecting manufacturers, suppliers, and defense stakeholders under one roof.
As Saudi Arabia accelerates efforts to localize its defense industry and invest in advanced technologies, WDS continues to facilitate partnerships, technology transfer and international collaboration — reinforcing Riyadh’s emergence as a central node in the global defense ecosystem.
